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BATTLE OF WASHITA, 1868. Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custers men shooting some of the 900 horses captured from the Cheyenne Native Americans led by chief Black Kettle along the Washita River, Indian Territory. Contemporary American wood engraving
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BATTLE OF WASHITA, 1868. Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custers men shooting some of the 900 horses captured from the Cheyenne Native Americans led by chief Black Kettle along the Washita River, Indian Territory. Contemporary American wood engraving
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1868 American Indian Armstrong Attack Battle Cavalry Cheyenne Colonel Custer Equestrian Great Plains Lieutenant Plains Shoot Tee Pee Tribe Village Warfare Yellow Hair Black Kettle Troop Washita River
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BATTLE OF WASHITA, 1868 - A Fateful Encounter Along the Washita River
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. In this print from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to a significant moment in American history - the Battle of Washita in 1868. The image depicts Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer's men engaged in a fierce confrontation with Cheyenne Native Americans led by Chief Black Kettle. The scene is filled with intensity and chaos as Custer's cavalry troops unleash their firepower upon the captured horses belonging to the Cheyenne tribe. The wood engraving captures the raw energy and violence of warfare on horseback, showcasing both sides locked in a desperate struggle for dominance. Amidst billowing smoke and flying bullets, one can almost hear the thunderous hooves pounding against the earth as riders charge forward fearlessly. This powerful visual narrative sheds light on the harsh realities faced by both Native Americans and American soldiers during this tumultuous period. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of how conflicts over land and resources shaped America's expansion westward. It symbolizes not only an attack on a village but also represents larger themes such as cultural clashes, territorial disputes, and struggles for survival. Through this evocative photograph print from Granger Art on Demand, viewers are invited to reflect upon our nation's complex history while honoring those who fought valiantly amidst these turbulent times along the banks of Washita River in Indian Territory.
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